Check out the link below. It is a huge thread, 24 pages long, dating back to March 2016 when the 660 first came out. It contains an encyclopedia of info about the 660. Good luck.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=135203&highlight=Aera+660&page=24
I was going to purchase a 660 when it first came out but didn't because it could not display XM weather like my current 496.
Has XM weather capability been added?
Ok, after a few problems, finally have data bases downloaded and inputted.
Second, found that despite the Garmin site saying the download interface software was compatible with XP SP3, turns out it didn't work for me. Switched to Win 7 and it worked.
Was a bit confusing if the interface software downloaded and installed properly or not. Did it again with another call to Garmin (wait time 1 minute- bravo again!)
Steve, I recall when I got mine I couldn't do this, and my recollection was that I had to update the firmware to a certain level before it would let me. That required a hard connection to my Windows PC to get started.You probably have your reasons for not using the Aera 660 built-in Wifi to download databases and software, but for the benefit of others we wanted to mention this capability.
I have been flying with an Aera 660 longer than anyone, and I have never actually downloaded databases with anything but Wifi.
Steve, I recall when I got mine I couldn't do this, and my recollection was that I had to update the firmware to a certain level before it would let me. That required a hard connection to my Windows PC to get started.
Now that it's updated though, everything comes in on WiFi as you say... Much more convenient than the old way!
Ah, yes, now that you say the version numbers I recall that's exactly what happened on mine. It was just the software I needed the computer for (once).The Aera 660 has always been able to download databases over WiFi. Software downloads over WiFi have been supported since V2.60. You are correct that anyone having software older than V2.60 will have to perform a one-time upgrade using a computer, and then software updates will be semi-automatic over WiFi (when available) after that.
If it was purchased in Aug 2016 it would likely have been built months before that at Garmin... Lead times for consumer electronics can be remarkably long.rv6ejguy said:Think my unit was Aug. 2016 and had V 2.5.
Ah, yes, now that you say the version numbers I recall that's exactly what happened on mine. It was just the software I needed the computer for (once).
If it was purchased in Aug 2016 it would likely have been built months before that at Garmin... Lead times for consumer electronics can be remarkably long.
Remarkable!Just purchased this month but had a much older firmware version installed.